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DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nApril 14\, 2026\n\nGov. Braun Modernizes
  Indiana's Environmental Code\, Strengthening Service-First Government\n\n
 INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun signed SEA 277 into law in a ceremony
  Tuesday morning\, modernizing Indiana’s environmental statutes for the 
 first time in decades. The new law improves clarity\, reduces outdated bur
 dens\, and better serves Hoosiers by simplifying and streamlining Title 13
 \, the section of Indiana Code governing environmental regulations.\n\n"Th
 is legislation puts Indiana on a path to lead the nation by cutting burden
 some regulations\, modernizing outdated laws\, and making government work 
 better for Hoosiers\,” said Governor Braun. "It ensures we’re protecti
 ng our air\, land\, and water while lowering costs and delivering more eff
 icient\, responsive service."\n\nSEA 277 streamlines Title 13 by removing 
 obsolete terms\, consolidating duplicative sections\, and aligning statuto
 ry language with current law and agency structure. The law also removes re
 ferences to programs and offices that no longer exist and eliminates repor
 ting mandates that consume time without providing environmental benefit. \
 n\n"This law maintains IDEM’s broad authority over rulemaking\, enforcem
 ent\, permitting\, monitoring\, and every core environmental responsibilit
 y\," said IDEM Commissioner Clint Woods. "SEA 277 delivers proactive effic
 iency\, ensuring IDEM's focus and resources go toward improving environmen
 tal outcomes\, not navigating outdated requirements."\n\nIn recent years\,
  IDEM has emerged as a national leader in environmental permitting\, the p
 rimary tool for ensuring that industrial and commercial activities protect
  both human health and the environment. In 2025\, 93% of all IDEM permits 
 were issued ahead of statutory timelines\, with most completed within mont
 hs rather than the years it can take in other states. This efficiency help
 s businesses move forward without unnecessary delays while ensuring Hoosie
 rs benefit from clean air\, land\, and water. SEA 277 further strengthens 
 operator relations\, modernizing how IDEM interacts with Hoosier businesse
 s. \n\n“If you’re doing business in Indiana\, you deserve a responsive
  government that reduces bureaucratic hurdles\,” said Governor Braun. 
 “SEA 277 supports IDEM's commitment to helping operators understand and 
 meet environmental requirements. I am thankful to SEA 277's authors and sp
 onsors for working to put Hoosiers and our businesses first."\n\nSEA 277 t
 akes effect July 1.\n\n-30- \n\nAbout IDEM: IDEM (idem.IN.gov ) implemen
 ts federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compli
 ance assistance\, incentive programs and educational outreach\, the agency
  encourages and aids businesses and citizens to protect Hoosiers and the e
 nvironment.
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SUMMARY:Gov. Braun Modernizes Indiana's Environmental Code\, Strengthening 
 Service-First Government
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 ironmental-code-strengthening-service-first-government
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